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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 6/2/15 2 Introduction Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs a.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Introduction 3 { Warning W arning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Caution Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 4 Introduction 2 NOTES.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 5 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 7 1. Air Vents 0 178 . 2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 120 . Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 124 . 3. T urn Signal Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals 0 123 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 8 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 9 Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 10 In Brief T o open the trunk from inside the vehicle press V . T o lock the trunk from the outside press Q on the RKE transmitter . T o open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 1 1 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 12 In Brief T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 13 The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 99 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 14 In Brief 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 15 ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps. 5 : Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 16 In Brief Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning 1. T emperature Control 2. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 5.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 17 Manual T ransmission Up-Shift Light V ehicles equipped with a manual transmission may have an up-shift light. This light indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for better fuel economy .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 18 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio Controls without T ouchscreen O /VOL: Press to turn the system on or off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release to mute the system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 19 3. T ouch and hold any of the preset buttons to save the current radio station to that button of the selected favorites page. T o change a preset button, tune to the new desired radio station and touch and hold the button.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 20 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 21 SET/ − : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 22 In Brief Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has an accessory power outlet in front of the cupholders on the center floor console.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 In Brief 23 Performance and Maintenance T raction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 24 In Brief Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display . This display shows an estimate of the oil ’ s remaining useful life.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows { Warning If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 328 . If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Y (Remote T runk Release) : If equipped, press and hold to release the trunk. 7 (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 29 3. W ait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 31 Warning (Continued) doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. . Y oung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 33 T o open a rear door when the safety lock is on: 1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by using the power door lock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press V . T o open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 35 Liftgate (Hatchback) { Warning Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. V ehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 37 . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. . Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { Warning A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 39 Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Keys, Doors, and Windows 41 to the second position to close the window . The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 43 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 44 Seats and Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 45 T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 46 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 47 Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Front Seat Armrest There is an armrest on the inboard side of the driver seat. T o raise or lower the armrest, push up or pull down on the armrest.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 48 Seats and Restraints be canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated seat controls to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 49 Sedan Shown, Hatchback Similar 2. Reach under the belt and pull the lever on top of the seatback to unlock the seatback. A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 50 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 51 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 52 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 53 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 54 Seats and Restraints The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the slide/trim up.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 55 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 56 Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 57 { Warning Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 58 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 59 Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar On vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 60 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 61 But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 59 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 62 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 63 Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 64 Seats and Restraints passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 65 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 66 Seats and Restraints vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 67 interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 68 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 69 { Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushed together and seriously injured.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 70 Seats and Restraints { Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 71 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner , are available in four basic types.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 72 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 73 Warning (Continued) restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LA TCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 75 attachments. LA TCH-compatible rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LA TCH anchors or the vehicle ’ s safety belts.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 76 Seats and Restraints T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 77 Sedan For sedan models, the top tether anchors are under the covers behind the rear seat on the filler panel. Pull open the cover to access the top tether anchors.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 78 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 79 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 80 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 81 install the child restraint using LA TCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether , see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) 0 74 for top tether anchor locations.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 82 Seats and Restraints 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 83 Warning (Continued) This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 84 Seats and Restraints T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Seats and Restraints 85 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 86 Storage Storage Storage Compartmen ts Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 86 Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 86 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Storage 87 Luggage/Load Locations Load Compartment (Hatchback) The load compartment cover can be used to conceal objects under it or removed and placed on the bottom of the load compartment to carry larger loads.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 88 Storage T o install the cargo cover: 1. Align the clips on the underside of the cargo cover over the pins on both sides of the cargo area and push down. 2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 89 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 90 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 90 Horn . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 90 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 91 Windshield Wiper/Washer Sedan Hatchback The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI : Use for fast wipes.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 92 Instruments and Controls Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 93 will automatically determine when the GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. Clock The infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 94 Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date 1. Press D , and then press settings. 2. Press time and date settings, and then set time and date. 3. Press y or z to adjust the value.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 95 Caution Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only , such as cell phone charge cords.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 96 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Manual T ransmission Shown, Metric Similar.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 97 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 98 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 99 Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 100 Instruments and Controls outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 101 Caution If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission control system may not work as well, the fuel economy may be lower , and the vehicle may not run smoothly .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 102 Instruments and Controls not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 217 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 103 Metric English This light should come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 104 Instruments and Controls Power Steering W arning Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 105 T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 106 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 107 Caution (Continued) level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low , have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 108 Instruments and Controls The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 109 Door Ajar Light This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 1 10 Instruments and Controls DIC Menu Items Press MENU to view the DIC menus. Some items display in the upper display area, some in the lower display area, and others use both the upper and lower display areas.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 1 1 1 V ehicle Messages DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 1 12 Instruments and Controls T o operate the trip computer , turn band on the turn signal lever . The following is a list of the trip computer items ” . Average Speed .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 1 13 This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 1 14 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personalization Menus 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. 2. T urn the MENU/TUNE knob to highlight V ehicle Settings.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 1 15 Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. Three chimes will signal that delayed locking is in use.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 1 16 Instruments and Controls . T ouch Beep Sound . Max Startup V olume . System V ersion . DivX ® VOD Press the menu item to select it. Each of the menus is detailed in the following information.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 1 17 Bluetooth Settings Select this feature to: . Connect, disconnect, or delete a device . Change or set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 1 18 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Instruments and Controls 1 19 Guidelines The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 208 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 120 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 120 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Flash-to-Pass .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Lighting 121 Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer) : Push the turn signal lever away from you to turn the high beams on. Push the lever again or pull the lever toward you to return to low beams.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 122 Lighting T o turn the DRL lamps off or on again, turn the exterior lamp control to O and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL lamps cannot be turned off.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Lighting 123 T urn and Lane-Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 124 Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Lighting 125 Lighting Features Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 126 Lighting Normally , these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 127 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 128 Overview (AM-FM Radio) .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 128 Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 129 Overview (AM-FM Radio) 1. F A V (Favorites) . Radio: Opens the favorites list. 2. O /VOL (Power/V olume) . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 130 Infotainment System 8. 5 / > (Phone/Mute) . Mutes the audio system. 9. CLOCK . Opens the Clock menu. 10. MEDIA . Selects external audio source. 1 1. / BACK .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 131 Overview (Radio with T ouchscreen) 1. z VOL y (V olume) . Press to decrease or increase the volume. 2. O (Power) . Press and hold to turn the power on or off.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 132 Infotainment System 7 telephone : Press to activate the phone features (if equipped). See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 153 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 146 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 147 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 133 / BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a Menu Option 1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 134 Infotainment System Adjusting the T reble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 3. T urn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to select the value between -12 and +12.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 135 Radio Controls with T ouchscreen The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus shown on the display , and steering wheel controls.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 136 Infotainment System . Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: Press − or + to change the desired sound style from − 12 to +12. . Fader or Balance: Adjust the front/rear or left/right speakers by dragging the dot in the vehicle image on the screen.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 137 Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 138 Infotainment System Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 139 Hold and drag to the left or right of the radio station to automatically search for available radio stations. Manual T uning Continue pressing q TUNE r to manually change the radio station.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 140 Infotainment System Storing Stations T o store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 − 5 until a beep is heard. 1. Select the desired station.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 141 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When the pushbutton is pressed and released, the channel that was set will return.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 142 Infotainment System charging the phone's battery , or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 143 Radio with T ouchscreen The infotainment system can play music or movies by connecting an auxiliary device to the USB port, if equipped. USB Supported Devices .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 144 Infotainment System If a non-readable device that supports MTP is connected, then an error message will appear and the infotainment system will be automatically switched to the previous audio function.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 145 T o play the music from the device, if the device is already connected: 1. Press D . 2. Press audio. 3. Press Source R . 4. Press AUX/USB.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 146 Infotainment System When selecting Bluetooth audio, the radio may not be able to launch the audio player on the connected device to start playing. When the vehicle is not moving, choose the phone to begin playback.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 147 recognition are used to control the system. The system can be used while in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 148 Infotainment System Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 149 5. Press Y es on the pop-up screen of the Bluetooth device and infotainment system. 6. When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired, the telephone screen is displayed on the infotainment system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 150 Infotainment System successfully paired, the telephone screen is displayed on the infotainment system. When the connection fails, a failure message is displayed on the infotainment system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 151 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press the name of the device to be disconnected. 7. Press OK.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 152 Infotainment System Playing Bluetooth Music 1. Press D . 2. Press audio. 3. Press source R . 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the connected Bluetooth music play mode.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 153 . The infotainment system outputs the audio from the cell phone or Bluetooth device as it is transmitted.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 154 Infotainment System responds with “ <Phone name> has been successfully paired ” after the pairing process is complete. 6. Repeat Steps 1 − 5 to pair additional phones.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 155 2. Say “ Store. ” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 156 Infotainment System 2. Say “ Dial ” or “ Call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 157 Three-W ay Calling Three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b / g .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 158 Infotainment System menu-driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name T ag During a Call 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 159 Making a Call by Entering a Phone Number 1. Enter the phone number using the keypad on the telephone screen. 2. Press 5 on the screen or b / g on the steering wheel controls.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 160 Infotainment System When the Bluetooth device and infotainment system are successfully paired, the phone book will download. Some phones may not download automatically .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 161 Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet radio service that streams news, sports, and entertainment shows through the audio system. Create personalized, on-demand stations or discover new shows through Stitcher's preset stations.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 162 Infotainment System Switching Between a USB Connected Device and a Bluetooth Device When the iPhone is con.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 163 3. Activate the Pandora application. 4.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 164 Infotainment System T one Settings 1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed. 2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See “ T one Settings ” under “ Radio Controls with T ouchscreen ” in Operation 0 132 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 165 T one Settings 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher menu is displayed. 2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See “ T one Settings ” under “ Radio Controls with T ouchscreen ” in Operation 0 132 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 166 Infotainment System . The time it takes to process files will depend on the USB storage device type and capacity , and the type of files stored. . Some USB storage device files may not be compatible.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 167 terminal, the music file will play , but can ’ t be controlled by the infotainment system. . The iPod/iPhone playback functions and the information displayed may be different when played on the infotainment system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 168 Infotainment System Press and hold g or l during playback to rewind or fast forward. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed. Playing a File Repeatedly Press v during playback.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 169 movie files. Picture and movie files are not available even if the audio file in MTP device is played. MTP device that has external memory may be recognized as USB1/USB2.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 170 Infotainment System . 1: Plays the current file repeatedly . . ALL: Plays all files repeatedly . . OFF: Returns to normal playback. Playing a File Randomly Press u during playback.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 171 2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again to return to the previous screen. If the USB device is already connected: 1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 172 Infotainment System Pictures and Movies (Movie System) The infotainment system can play movie files stored on a USB storage device and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 173 Returning to the Beginning of the Current Movie Press t after five seconds of the playback time. Scanning Forward or Backward Press and hold t or u during playback to rewind or fast forward.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 174 Infotainment System T rademarks and License Agreements FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement 0 328 . Bluetooth ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Infotainment System 175 patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital V oice Systems, Inc.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 176 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . 176 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Climate Controls 177 fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor . Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 178 Climate Controls which helps to quickly cool the vehicle. The recirculation indicator will not be lit. T o allow outside air to enter in these conditions, press the recirculation button twice.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Climate Controls 179 Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 180 Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Drunk Driving .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 181 Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 182 Driving and Operating { Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Y our reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 183 Curve Tips . T ake curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 184 Driving and Operating The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. . Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 185 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 186 Driving and Operating clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear . Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 187 { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 188 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle-specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 189 your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. ” This vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 190 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers , and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 191 Caution (Continued) breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 192 Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) key . Use the correct key , make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 193 Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to ST ART . When the engine cranks, let go of the key .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 194 Driving and Operating { Warning Improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 195 continue to work for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected. It is possible to turn the radio back on at any time after it has timed out using the Power knob.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 196 Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur , you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 197 Engine Exhaust { Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 198 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission P : This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 199 { Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 200 Driving and Operating climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm): .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 201 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. T o stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 202 Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 203 T o set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever . If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 204 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems T raction Control/ Electronic Stability Control System Operatio n The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak ® , an electronic stability control system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 205 If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 206 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 207 3. Move the thumbwheel down to SET/- and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster turns green after cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 208 Driving and Operating accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 209 2. From the home page on the infotainment system, select Settings.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 210 Driving and Operating . Ice, snow , mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water , and wipe it with a soft cloth. .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 21 1 Warning (Continued) proper condition.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 212 Driving and Operating Lane Departure W arning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may provide an alert if the vehicle is crossing a lane without using a turn signal in that direction.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 213 When LDW is on, @ is green if LDW is available to warn of a lane departure. If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction, @ changes to amber and flashes.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 214 Driving and Operating octane rating below 87, as it may cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy . Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 215 Fuels in Foreign Countries If planning to drive in countries outside the U.S. or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel retail brand websites for availability in the country where driving.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 216 Driving and Operating T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Driving and Operating 217 Warning (Continued) . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 218 Driving and Operating Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty . Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 219 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 220 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 220 V ehicle Care T ire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 221 airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 222 V ehicle Care Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 224 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 230 . 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 226 . 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 232 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 225 1.8L L4 Engine.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 226 V ehicle Care 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 230 . 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 226 . 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 232 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 227 after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading. { Warning The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 228 V ehicle Care Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 229 might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 230 V ehicle Care Manual T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 231 T o inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: 1.4L L4 Engine 1.8L L4 Engine 1. Remove the two screws, tilt the cover , and slide it out of the assembly .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 232 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 1.4L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 233 Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 234 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 235 Caution In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core, and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 236 V ehicle Care By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 237 If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 238 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 239 Brake Fluid The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 223 for the location of the reservoir .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 240 V ehicle Care Battery - North America The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 241 For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway , and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 242 V ehicle Care pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only . . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 243 1. Pull the wiper arm a short distance away from the glass (1). 2. Pull the blade out from the arm (2). It may require extra effort to remove the old blade.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 244 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar 1. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Low-Beam Headlamp 3. Parking/T urn Signal Lamps High-Beam Headlam p/ Low-Beam Headlamp 1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 245 2. Remove the parking/turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 246 V ehicle Care 3. Stop Lamp/T aillamp 4. Sidemarker Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the two screws, which secure the taillamp assembly .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 247 Bulb Assembly 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 248 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 249 Engine Compartment Fuse Block LUV and LUW Engines The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery . Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 250 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 16 W asher 17 Fuel Pump (1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 251 L WE Engine The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 252 V ehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage 32 T ransmission Control Module 33 Horn 34 Front Fog Lamps 35 Left High Bea.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 253 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 254 V ehicle Care Number Usage 29 T railer Run/Crank 30 Clock Spring 31 Heating, V entilation, and Air Conditi.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 255 Warning (Continued) . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 256 V ehicle Care Summer Tires This vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 257 GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (3) DOT (Department of T ransportation) : The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 258 V ehicle Care (3) Tire Identificatio n Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT (Department of Transportation) code are the T ire Identification Number (TIN).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 259 (4) Construction Code : A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 260 V ehicle Care GVWR : Gross V ehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 187 . GA WR FRT : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See V ehicle Load Limits 0 187 .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 261 Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 262 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 263 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 264 V ehicle Care the tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument cluster .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 265 . One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor . The malfunction light should go off after the road tire is replaced and the sensor matching process is performed successfully .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 266 V ehicle Care 3. Press the MENU button to display the menu items in the Driver Information Center (DIC). 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the Tire Learn menu item screen.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 267 T ires are rotated to achieve a more uniform wear for all tires.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 268 V ehicle Care T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 269 will be followed by MS for mud and snow . See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 256 . GM recommends replacing worn tires in complete sets of four . Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 270 V ehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 271 T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A All Passenger Car T ires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition T o These Grades.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 272 V ehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 273 Tire Chains { Warning Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 274 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 275 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { Warning Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 276 V ehicle Care 2. Sealant/Air Hose 3. Base of Sealant Canister 4. T ire Sealant Canister 5. On/Off Button 6. Slot on T op of Compressor 7. Pressure Deflation Button 8.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 277 5. Slide the base of the tire sealant canister (3) into the slot on the top of the compressor (6) to hold it upright. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 278 V ehicle Care is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 279 T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a T ire (Not Punctured). ” If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 280 V ehicle Care 1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 281 . 2. Remove the air only hose (10) and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 281 12. T urn the air only hose (10) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their original storage location.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 282 V ehicle Care T o access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See T runk (Sedan) 0 33 or Liftgate (Hatchback) 0 35 . 2. Lift the trim cover .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 283 4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle. 5. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 284 V ehicle Care 10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 1 1. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 285 Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 286 V ehicle Care Storing the Compact Spare Tire and T ools Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 287 Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery - North America 0 240 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 288 V ehicle Care The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a trim cover . Open the cover to expose the terminal. 1. Check the other vehicle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 289 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . 7. Connect one end of the black negative ( – ) cable to the negative ( – ) terminal of the good battery .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 290 V ehicle Care Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 291 The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See the information on dolly towing later in this section.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 292 V ehicle Care Dolly T owing from the Front The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly . T o tow the vehicle using a dolly: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 293 Caution (Continued) your dealer . Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 294 V ehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 295 Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 296 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Brake System Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 297 dark spots etched into the paint surface. See “ Finish Care ” previously in this section. Interior Care T o prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 298 V ehicle Care Coated Moldings Coated moldings should be cleaned. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water . . When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 V ehicle Care 299 Instrument Panel, Leather , Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces , and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 300 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 301 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 301 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 302 Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services - Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 303 Engine Oil Change When a : % CHANGE message displays in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 304 Service and Maintenance . Check automatic transmission shift lock control function. See Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 0 241 . . Check ignition transmission lock.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 305 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 0.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 306 Service and Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 307 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 308 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 309 Lamps Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure to light, cracking, or damage.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 310 Service and Maintenance Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view . . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 31 1 Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 312 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Service and Maintenance 313 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 314 T echnical Data T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Service Parts Identification Label .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 T echnical Data 315 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 31 1 for more information.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 316 T echnical Data Engine Specificati ons Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 LUV B Automatic and Manual 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in) 1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 T echnical Data 317 Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.4L L4 Engine 1.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 318 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Customer Assistance Offices .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 319 resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 320 Customer Information Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 321 Overseas Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 322 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants f.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 323 Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 324 Customer Information receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 325 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If overnight warranty repairs are needed.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 326 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair . These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 327 For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program 0 322 . Gather the following information: . Driver name, address, and telephone number .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 328 Customer Information Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 329 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 330 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Customer Information 331 GM will not access these data or share it with others except: with the consent of the.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 332 OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Security . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 OnStar 333 . Obtain the Wi-Fi ® hotspot name or SSID and password, if equipped. Press Q to connect to an Advisor to: . V erify account information or update contact information.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 334 OnStar T urn-by-T urn Navigation 1. Press Q to connect to an Advisor . 2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle. 3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 OnStar 335 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G L TE), and signal quality (poor , good, excellent).
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 336 OnStar Retrieve My Number 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” 2. Say “ My number . ” System responds: “ Y our OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is, ” then says the number .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 OnStar 337 . Press Q to speak with an Advisor . OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 338 OnStar Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen V ehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days without an ignition cycle.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 OnStar 339 OnStar Hands-Free Calling name tags, saved navigation destinations, or pre-set radio stations. Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for any affected or erased data or settings.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 340 OnStar OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 OnStar 341 3. Altered versions – including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing por.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 342 Index Index A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Add-On Electrical Equipment .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Index 343 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 344 Index Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 176 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Clock .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Index 345 Electrical System (cont'd) Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 346 Index General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 301 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Index 347 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 LA TCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 LA TCH, Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 348 Index N Navigation OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 190 O Odometer . . . . . . . . . . .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 Index 349 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 208 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . 92 Rearview Mirrors .
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902 ) - 2016 - CRC - 5/27/15 350 Index Service (cont'd) Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 314 Publications Ordering Information .
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